Articles filed under Vernon Hills Park District

Park district to make early payment on YMCA loanMay 13, 2014 4:22 PMBy Mick Zawislak
Developer contributions from a new residential project under way on Route 45 will allow the Vernon Hills Park District to make an early payment on a $2 million loan from the village. The loan allowed the district to buy the former YMCA building and turn it into a fitness center.

Open house for new parks maintenance facilityMay 12, 2014 12:41 PMVernon Hills Park District submission
The Vernon Hills Park District Board of Commissioners is inviting the public to an open house from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 17, at the new park maintenance facility in Century Park North, 1400 Indianwood Drive.

Tree, bench donation program:Apr 8, 2014 7:14 PMDaily Herald report
Vernon Hills residents can honor a special person or commemorate a birthday or anniversary by donating a tree or bench in a park.

Tree, bench donation program:Apr 5, 2014 1:01 AMDaily Herald report
Vernon Hills residents can honor a special person or commemorate a birthday or anniversary by donating a tree or bench in a park.

Vernon Hills Park District seeks grant for expansionMar 4, 2014 5:16 PMBy Mick Zawislak
The Vernon Hills Park District is applying for a state grant to to help build a gym and expand the pool at the Lakeview Fitness Center, the former Central Lake YMCA. "It's a different facility than it used to be," said park board President David Doerhoefer.

Winter Fest in Vernon Hills
Jan 18, 2014 5:19 PMDaily Herald staff report
The Vernon Hills Park District hosted its Winter Fest on Saturday at Century Park North. An ice sculpting show, dog sled demonstrations and ice skating were all part of this free family event.

Century Park becomes winter wonderland Jan 3, 2014 5:37 AMBy Gilbert R. Boucher II
People sled down the hill at Century Park in Vernon Hills on Thursday after two days of falling snow produced almost 17 inches of snow. “We have been digging out for two days,” Vernon Hills resident Michele Whelan said. “This is a wonderful sled hill, and the boys are having a great time.”

Smoking ban extended to all Vernon Hills Park District facilities
Nov 22, 2013 4:59 PMBy Mick Zawislak
The Vernon Hills Park District has banned the use of tobacco products within 15 feet of all district property, including parks and playgrounds. "Our mission statement is about health and wellness," said David Doerhoefer, park board president. First offenders will be warned.

Old Vernon Hills YMCA to show new look Saturday Nov 7, 2013 5:33 AMBy Mick Zawislak
About this time last year, discussions about the imminent demise of the YMCA in Vernon Hills were fast and furious after the organization, citing substantial deficits, announced it would close the facility. The village stepped in with a $2 million low interest loan to the Vernon Hills Park District to acquire the property and building. “We all knew it was the right thing to do to keep the facility open,” said Jeff Fougerousse, park district executive director.

Pumpkin launch in Vernon Hills
Nov 4, 2013 11:20 AMDaily Herald report
Grab your gourds for a pumpkin launch at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the sled hill on the north end of Century Park, north of Route 60 off Lakeview Parkway in Vernon Hills.

Grand opening of former YMCA
Oct 28, 2013 4:09 PMDaily Herald report
The Vernon Hills Park District hosts a grand opening of the Lakeview Fitness Center from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. The event will be at the facility, which is the former YMCA, 700 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills.

Trapper hired to thin the skunk population in Vernon HillsSep 24, 2013 1:55 PMBy Mick Zawislak
Vernon Hills and the Vernon Hills Park District have joined to hire a trapper to thin the skunk population. Officials say there have been enough calls of issues with skunks that they felt the need to thin the population. "People have called and said, 'I can't even walk my dog,' " said Jeff Fougerousse, executive director of the park district.

Public interests in Vernon Hills converge on Aspen DriveSep 8, 2013 9:00 AMBy Mick Zawislak
What should happen with some small but strategically located properties along Aspen Drive in Vernon Hills will be the topic of discussion for local public bodies that each have a stake in the sites’ futures. Officials from the village, Vernon Hills Park District, Cook Memorial Public Library District and Hawthorn Elementary District 73 will meet this week to discuss their interests in the land.

Park chat in Vernon Hills:
May 28, 2013 5:24 PMDaily Herald report
The Vernon Hills Park District staff is reaching out to residents in the district’s neighborhood parks this summer with staff and park board commissioners available to chat with resident on selected evening throughout the summer. The season’s first “park chat” is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 4 at Torrey Pines Park, 520 Torrey Pines Way, Vernon Hills.

Volunteers sought for planting:
May 17, 2013 4:35 PMDaily Herald report
Volunteers are needed from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, May 30 in Grosse Pointe Park, 900 Grosse Pointe Boulevard, Vernon Hills, to take part in a community planting project.

Vernon Hills board overrules plan commission, gives go ahed for maintenance building May 11, 2013 8:22 AMBy Mick Zawislak
The Vernon Hills Park District will proceed with plans for a $2.5 million maintenance facility on village-owned property on the north end of Century Park, the largest in its system. The village board gave its informal approval but directed that neighbors be consulted on landscaping and screening details before a final vote is taken.